Video: Founder Of Craigslist At Georgetown
I’ve always wanted to hear Craig talk I find his story as an entrepreneur pretty interesting. Take a look.
Introduction (Via Fora.Tv)
Craig Newmark, creator of Craigslist.org, speaks to a university audience at Georgetown. He discusses the role of technology in business. Newmark’s lecture is followed by an open Q&A session.
Speaker Background (Via Fora.Tv)
Craig Newmark – Craig Newmark is a senior Web-oriented software engineer, with around twenty-five years of experience (including 18 years at IBM), and has become a leader in online community by virtue of running www.craigslist.org for over 9 years. He’s compiled extensive experience evangelizing, leading and building, including work at Bank of America and Charles Schwab. In 1995, Newmark started craigslist which serves as a non-commercial community bulletin board with classifieds and discussion forums. Using a common sense, down-to-earth approach, craigslist strives to make the ‘net more personal and authentic, while advocating social responsibility through the promotion of small, non-profit organizations. Newmark’s community activities include being on the advisory boards of Climate Theatre and Haight-Ashbury Food Program as well as supporting local writers through Grotto Nights.
